Resting on a 1/2 acre corner lot in San Marino's exclusive Huntington Library neighborhood, 685 Chester Avenue is a timeless Mid-Century ranch ideal for planting roots. This single-story home offers elegant, light-filled living spaces, a private backyard with lush gardens, and a versatile 824 sq ft guest house complete with a full kitchen, living room, and bedroom ensuite. A grand, double-door entry opens to the home's gracious foyer with gleaming marble tiles. To the right, an elegant formal living room with intricate millwork and numerous windows offers the perfect setting for social club meetings, piano practice, or simply relaxing with a good book in front of the handsome fireplace. The heart of the home is found in the centrally located family room complete with skylights and a statement fireplace. Sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between inside and out while offering peaceful views of the covered patio and lush gardens. Nearby, the kitchen features a large island, abundant storage, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. From the living area, a hallway leads to three bedroom suites resting at the rear of the home, including the luxurious primary. A private fourth bedroom and a hallway bathroom are located off the foyer. The home's serene outdoor areas include a covered stone patio-ideal for weekend brunch-overlooking a grassy lawn and blooming rose garden. The secluded guest house at the rear of the property is updated and fully equipped for visiting loved ones or multi-generational living. Between the garage and the rear gate, you'll find a large and versatile space ideal for extra parking or a basketball court. Set in a picture-perfect neighborhood just blocks from the Huntington Library and San Marino High School, 685 Chester Ave is where the good life stops being an aspiration and becomes reality.
Sold for $3,890,450
Listed by: eXp Realty of California, Inc. • Evangelyn Lin • Contact: 626-807-6581
Bought with: HUNTINGTON REALTY GROUP CO.
$3,890,450
685 Chester Ave, San Marino, CA 91108
5beds
4,401sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.53 Acres Lot
$3,893,600 Zestimate®
$884/sqft
$8,156 Estimated rent
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$3,893,600
$3.54M - $4.28M
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Handsome fireplaceHallway bathroomCovered patioGrand double-door entryPrivate fourth bedroom
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Listed by:
Evangelyn Lin DRE #01817694 626-807-6581,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with:
DEBORAH LO, DRE #01122043
HUNTINGTON REALTY GROUP CO.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26672
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,401 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Covered, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Gated, Private, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Stone
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Security
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Detached, Guest House
- Parcel number: 5329014010
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Security: Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: San Marino
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $884/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,024,905
- Annual tax amount: $45,587
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $3,890,450-2.3%$884/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $3,980,000$904/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,980,000+17.1%$904/sqft |
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| 3/15/2016 | Sold | $3,400,000+1.1%$773/sqft |
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| 1/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $3,362,000-1.1%$764/sqft |
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| 11/30/2015 | Sold | $3,400,000+1.1%$773/sqft |
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| 9/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,362,000+149%$764/sqft |
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| 1/15/2003 | Sold | $1,350,000$307/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,587 +1% | $4,024,905 +2% |
| 2024 | $45,137 +2.1% | $3,945,987 +2% |
| 2023 | $44,189 +3.2% | $3,868,616 +2% |
| 2022 | $42,804 +1.8% | $3,792,761 +2% |
| 2021 | $42,062 +1.5% | $3,718,394 +1% |
| 2020 | $41,437 | $3,680,267 +2% |
| 2019 | $41,437 +0.9% | $3,608,106 +2% |
| 2018 | $41,058 | $3,537,360 +2% |
| 2017 | $41,058 +1.9% | $3,468,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $40,273 +1.9% | $3,400,000 +98.5% |
| 2015 | $39,522 +89.6% | $1,712,655 +2% |
| 2014 | $20,842 | $1,679,108 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,638,746 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,606,615 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,594,608 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,598,397 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,567,057 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,536,332 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,506,209 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,506,209 +6.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,419,584 +522.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $228,000 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $223,530 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $214,852 |
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Neighborhood: Poet's Quarter
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- 10/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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